A 22-year-old woman presents 6 hours after ingesting 20 g of paracetamol in a deliberate overdose. She is currently asymptomatic. Serum paracetamol le...

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A 22-year-old woman presents 6 hours after ingesting 20 g of paracetamol in a deliberate overdose. She is currently asymptomatic. Serum paracetamol level plotted on the nomogram lies above the treatment line. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Administer N-acetylcysteine infusion

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Observe only; treatment is unnecessary if asymptomatic

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Give activated charcoal only

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Induce vomiting and then discharge

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Start haemodialysis immediately

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Paracetamol overdose

A 22-year-old woman presents 6 hours after ingesting 20 g of paracetamol in a deliberate overdose. She is currently asymptomatic. Serum paracetamol level plotted on the nomogram lies above the treatment line. What is the most appropriate management?